Congratulations, A!

Over the past year, A has proven herself to be a strong, independent woman who gets things done. Her first role here was taking on the Skepchick & Skepdude calendars when I didn’t think I’d have the time to produce them for 2008/2009. I didn’t think anyone would be able to handle the job, much less to work so hard at coming up with fresh ideas and to keep going even when I wasn’t there to push. She recently started editing our new Skepchick podcasts (the most recent of which will be debuting very soon), and as always she’s shown incredible talent and enthusiasm.

Of course, it’s not just about her work ethic â€“ to succeed as an awesome Skepchick, you need something more. A is vivacious, lighting up the room (or the bar) with her smile, her laugh, her quick wit. I know I speak for all the other Skepchicks â€“ and all others who value rationality in general â€“ when I say we’re proud to have her on our team.

So, congratulations to A for getting a sweet gig, and congratulations to the JREF for getting a sweet Skepchick!

Rebecca leads a team of skeptical female activists at Skepchick.org. She travels around the world delivering entertaining talks on science, atheism, feminism, and skepticism. There is currently an asteroid orbiting the sun with her name on it. You can follow her every fascinating move on Twitter or on Google+.

Thanks Rebecca! You know, I think if I’m succeeding as a awesome Skepchick, it’s mostly reflected glow from all of you. I’m proud to be part of such awesomeness. (Go Team Awkward!)

And thanks everyone for all the nice words and well wishes. I’m really excited to be joining the JREF, and promise to make you all proud!

@Sam Ogden: I’m all about the inspiration, so I’m please to see you striving for new heights.

@wackyvorlon: No, silly, not a room. It’s one of those wind tunnels, where you step in and the million swirls all around you. Plus, you get to wear goggles.

@Gabrielbrawley: Fame & wealth? Dude, what if I promise to still be awesome if I get the fame and wealth? I’d totally still be awesome. Mostly because I’d be famous and wealthy, and all famous, wealthy people are awesome by default, right? What’s that? Oh. Well, at least I’ll still strive for awesome.

Excellent choice, JREF!! And congratulations to you, A. A wonderful opportunity to serve a marvelous organization . . . and I won’t go on about all of us really cool members . . . Seriously, let us know what we can do to help.